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The Necklace 1 of 3
Vocabulary from The Necklace Part 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| blunder | an embarrassing mistake |
| distinguished | standing above others in character or achievements |
| adorn | to make more attractive or to decorate by adding ornament or color |
| caste | social status determined by a system based on class |
| native | belonging by birth |
| hierarchy | series of ordered groupings within a system |
| lofty | having or displaying great dignity or nobility |
| delicacy | the quality of being very fine in appearance |
| indignant | angered by injustice or wrongdoing |
| humble | meek or modest, not arrogant or proud |
| desolate | crushed by grief |
| dwell | living in a space; alternatively, focusing on a specific topic or mood |